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Mechanic’s Hands in Dermatomyositis

Finally, mechanic’s hands which are common to Anti-synthetase syndrome and another type of
Mechanic’s Hands ... Finally, mechanic’s hands ... Anti-synthetase syndrome ... #Mechanics #Hands ... #SkinRash #Dermatomyositis
Clinical Presentation of Conditions That Mimic Cellulitis and True Cellulitis 

 - Deep Vein Thrombosis
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and True Cellulitis ... - Hematoma - Erythema ... migrans - Cellulitis ... #Diagnosis #Clinical ... #Photo #Cellulitis
"Liver palms"
Palmar erythema 

#clinical #diagnosis #PhysicalExam 
#hands #liver #hepatology #cirrosis
#photo
palms" Palmar erythema ... #clinical #diagnosis ... PhysicalExam #hands ... hepatology #cirrosis #photo
Fever and Rash - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 • Viral: Measles, Infectious Mono (EBV, CMV), Acute HIV,
Differential Diagnosis ... Zoster, Coxsackie (hand ... miliaris disseminate, Cellulitis ... Noninfectious: SJS/TEN, Erythema ... , DRESS, Sweet syndrome
Causes of Pseudocellulitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Cellulitis Mimics

Cellulitis: Deep skin and subcutaneous fat infection

Pseudo
- Differential Diagnosis ... Angioedema • Sweet syndrome ... Acute bursitis • Erythema ... Polyarthritis nodosum • Erythema ... • Compartment syndrome
Gottron's Papules in Dermatomyositis

Another classic clue is Gottron's papules which are small grouped flat topped papules
surrounded by erythema ... erythema can extend ... tendons on the hands ... Dermatology #Clinical #Photo ... #Hands #Knuckles
Holster Sign in Dermatomyositis

Interestingly, poikiloderma and violaceous erythema can occur in sun protected areas as well
Holster Sign in Dermatomyositis ... violaceous erythema ... #Sign #Thighs #SkinRash ... #Dermatomyositis ... Dermatology #Clinical #Photo
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
multiforme - Dermatomyositis ... dermatitis - Cellulitis ... - Acral erythema ... Leukemia cutis Diagnosis ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Autoimmune Myositis
Necrotizing myopathy is associated with higher CK levels, greater level of muscle weakness, less systemic
Dermatomyositis ... anti-synthetase syndrome ... /full triad at diagnosis ... see mechanics hands ... Autoimmune #Myositis #diagnosis
Facial Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Facial Edema

Infectious:
	• Dental abscess
	• Ludwig's angina
	• Vincent's angina
	• Cellulitis
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Vincent's angina • Cellulitis ... Autoimmune: • SLE • Dermatomyositis ... thrombosis • Orbital cellulitis ... #Differential #Diagnosis